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7 Films Butchering Childhood Classics

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Charles Schulz's "Peanuts" will be one of the next childhood classics brought to the big screen. Will it learn any lessons from these other flubbed remakes?

MLB Reaches 8-Year Deal With Fox, Turner

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Fox Sports and Turner Broadcasting have renewed their agreement with Major League Baseball for another eight years in a deal worth as much as $7.4 billion.

‘New’ MySpace: Can They Really Rebuild It?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Social media site MySpace is attempting to make a comeback with a new look and a new, entertainment-based focus.

1 Stock You Must Own, 1 You Must Sell in Consumer Discretionary

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sector diversification doesn't mean squat if you don't have the right holdings. Here's one stock to buy and one stock to sell in consumer discretionary.

Friday Apple Rumors: Samsung Scores Patent Win in Japan

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple loses a patent infringement suit in Japan; CEO Tim Cook talks patents with Google's CEO Larry Page; and Apple and publishers make EU settlement offer.

Fox Business Succeeds by Out-Foxing CNBC

By Jeff Reeves
Fox Business Network is out-Foxing CNBC in the ratings, with its election coverage setting a new record and trouncing the competition thanks to a unique voice.

The New York Times Co. and CNN: A Match Made in Media Heaven

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Time Warner's CNN and The New York Times Co each stand to gain a lot from a merger -- even though the latter isn't even for sale.

Three in a Row — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets rallied for a third consecutive day behind hopes for central banks' help in stimulating the economy.

From the Media Big Six, I’ll Pick Mickey

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Media consolidation means just a handful of giants own nearly all the content you view and read. For me, picking one stock is a matter of taste -- my taste.

Microsoft and NBC Complete Their Divorce

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
NBC has acquired Microsoft's 50% stake in MSNBC.com, ending the companies' 16-year news partnership, and renamed the website NBCNews.com.

Murdoch’s Newspapers Have Nowhere to Hide

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
If I worked for The Wall Street Journal, the split-up of News Corp. (NASDAQ:NWSA) would scare me deeply. Rupert Murdoch’s newspapers, including his Pulitzer Prize-winning crown…

Yahoo Rediscovers the Ad Business

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yahoo interim CEO's renewed focus on advertising might seem a "duh" strategy, but it's quite the deviation from the crooked path Yahoo has been traveling.

Markets Wait and Watch the EU: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets were held back by a lackluster consumer confidence report and continued concerns over the upcoming European Union summit, but finished ahead on the day.

Two News Corps Mean Double the Murdoch

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Splitting the strong entertainment business from the weak publishing side makes sense for shareholders -- but that's no panacea.

Is Murdoch Preparing to Divide News Corp.?

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is mulling the division of News Corp. into two separate companies, splitting the publishing and entertainment sides of the business.

5 Most ‘Facebook Famous’ Stocks

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Companies that are well-'liked' on Facebook also connect with consumers via brand loyalty -- and that's something investors should keep an eye on.

Ryan Seacrest Might Bid for Dick Clark Productions

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Radio and TV personality Ryan Seacrest is reportedly considering adding Dick Clark Productions to his list of business ventures.

AOL Wins Proxy Battle But Might Lose the War

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
AOL won a small victory in a proxy fight against Starboard Value LLC, but a faltering online ad market and the company's dependency on dial-up still linger.

Dish Chairman Says Ad-Skipping ‘Competitively Neccessary’

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Dish Chairman Charlie Ergen told Bloomberg that the company's ad-skipping service is "competitive necessary" and said broadcasters must adapt.
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